419 scam: "George Osahon." <davidmark201579@yahoo.pt> (no subject)

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- senatepres.ng@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "George Osahon." <davidmark201579@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: "George Osahon." <georgeosahon260@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:21:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject:

Dear Friend,

It's my pleasure to contact you and discuss a transaction with you. But all I need is trust to enable you and I go into partnership investment in your Country which must be built on trust.My name is Mr.George Osahon. Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), my duties involves the awards of contracts to multinational companies (local/foreign) and maintenance of our local refineries.

You can browse on the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) website;www.dprnigeria.com
Apparently, I am in possession of fifty-five million dollars, which I have written a memo informing government that the fund belongs to a contractor awaiting payment on completion of his contract. As a result, I want to transfer the said contract sum to you for me, and I beg you to receive it as my front.

The fund will be shared on the ratio of {80 -20), that is, 80% for me and my colleagues 20% for your own assistance. Please, note that this fund will not be investigated as all documents relating to the fund will be put in place in your name.

Kindly furnish me with your personal information.

(1)Full names...............
(2)Your Phone/fax numbers...
(3)Your Address.............
(4)Occupation...............
(5)Age......................
(6)Nationality..............

Looking forward to your response.

Sincerely yours,

Mr.George Osahon.
Tel:2348181593751
Email:senatepres.ng@gmail.com
NB:Please, note that this transaction is private and must be kept to yourself.

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